Santa Clara Lawmakers Vote To Put Pot Tax On November Ballot

SANTA CLARA (CBS SF) -- Santa Clara is one step closer to taxing pot businesses.

The City Council voted 6-to-0 in favor of putting put a marijuana tax on the November ballot.

City officials are still finalizing regulations for recreational salesbut they want to have a tax ready to go on retail, manufacturing and cultivation.

Estimates say it could bring in more than $2 million a year.

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